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R443 UKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,967 mi
Last recorded211,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 211,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2011 208,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 208,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 199,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 185,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2009 185,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 172,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 172,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 161,001 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 161,001 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 149,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 149,254 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R443 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R443 UKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R443 UKP registered?

R443 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R443 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 UKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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